Are Direct Mail Campaigns Effective In 2014?

By Yusef Naser


With so much advancement in technology used by consumers, sometimes you wonder if it is still worth it to implement conventional marketing campaigns. Take direct mail, for instance. A lot of companies are spending less on direct mail and more on online marketing efforts. That is understandable because it is true that more and more consumers are spending time online shopping and taking care of their daily business. But does direct marketing still have a place in 2014?



The answer is, it depends. It depends on the behavior of your target market. If the demographic of your target has an average age of 40 years old or younger, then direct marketing may not be as effective because that age range tend to use for devices. However, if your target is older, perhaps 45 years old or more, then direct marketing may actually be more effective. There are a lot more older consumers right now, and they are staying around for a while.

Spend some time compiling a custom mailing list of potential customers who fit your market segment. These customers will want to know about your company and may be easily converted to paying customers. Give them an incentive to try your product. On your materials include something special, like a free gift or coupon. This will entice the customer to make a purchase.

When you design your marketing materials, make sure they are perfect. You don't have any room for error. Bad graphic design and writing will turn the customer off and you may never get them back. Invest some money into winning materials because you will definitely recoup your cost.

If the right approach is used, direct marketing is still a good investment of your marketing dollars. Just make sure that you deliver the right message to the right target.




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